Over 300,000+ Christmas lights and 100 plus riverbank set pieces are on every night at dusk through January 6, 2014. Downtown attractions include carriages tours through the historic district. Shops and restaurants open late. All events take place in the Landmark Historic District along Cane River Lake and south of Natchitoches.

Visit www.christmasfestival.com or call 1-800-259-1714 for a complete up to date schedule and news. * All times are approximate at this time. Dates are subject to change.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Saturday, November 23, 2013: A Salute to the Natchitoches Tri-Centennial Celebration

Daylong celebration with live musical entertainment, arts, crafts and food vendors, parades, magnificent fireworks and laser show choreographed to holiday music over a state of the arts sound system. **Admission to Front Street & Downtown Riverbank.

December 1 – 24, 2013: Christmas in the Park – Rebel State Historic Park – Marthaville, Louisiana
Visitors are invited to drive or walk through the park. Photos with Santa every Saturday in December. FREE. For information (318) 472-6255

December 8 – 22, 2013: Visit with Santa & Photos with Santa on the south end downtown riverbank, 6-8:30 pm nightly

**Natchitoches Historic District Business Association & the City of Natchitoches host the annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival. For additional information call 1-800-259-1714 or visit www.christmasfestival.com